Whether you’ve got antsy kids at home or in the classroom, a good board game can keep the little ones entertained for hours — not to mention help strengthen their critical-thinking skills.

With sweater season upon us, it's time for the best board games to shine. And I don't mean dusty old classics like Monopoly that get broken out when you've got nothing else to do; tabletop gaming ...

Charlie Hall is Polygon’s tabletop editor. In 10-plus years as a journalist & photographer, he has covered simulation, strategy, and spacefaring games, as well as public policy. To celebrate the ...